Bowden Street is in Hazel Grove, Stockport and in Stockport district. SK7 4JL is located in the Hazel Grove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hazel Grove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowden Street, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK7 4JN, SK7 4JJ, SK7 4JW, SK7 4BG, SK7 4JH, SK7 4JX, SK7 4BP, SK7 4JR, SK7 4JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK7 4JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 53.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 46.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.9% | 41.3% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 36.8% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 12.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.1% | 53.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 28% | 35.2% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 12.1% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 7.1% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.6% | 13.4% | -6.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 47.3% | 25.6% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.6% | 84.3% | -11.3% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 83.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 10.1% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 83.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowden Street was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1619.0% higher than the Hazel Grove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowden Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 5 local areas in Hazel Grove and the 18th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Stockport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bowden Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2009-05-08 | £197,865 |
| 2 Bowden Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2007-06-15 | £267,054 |
| 2 Bowden Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2002-05-31 | £266,565 |
| 2 Bowden Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £49,950 | 1997-11-14 | £265,020 |
| 2 Bowden Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £34,000 | 1996-12-12 | £189,217 |
SK7 4JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grove Primary School Chapel Street , Hazel Grove SK7 4JH | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon's Catholic Primary School Bosden Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 4LH | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Carisbrooke Avenue , Hazel Grove SK7 5PL | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Hall Primary School Shepley Drive , Hazel Grove SK7 6LE | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dial Park Primary School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport School Mile End Lane , SK2 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Grove High School Jacksons Lane , Hazel Grove SK7 5JX | 2out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marple Hall School Hill Top Drive , Marple SK6 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhall High School Seal Road , Bramhall SK7 2JT | 2out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 3,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisburne School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport Grammar School Buxton Road , SK2 7AF | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Court School London Road North , Poynton SK12 1BZ | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School Beech Avenue , Stockport SK3 8HA | - not rated | 2,957 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grove Methodist Sunday School | Hazel Grove Methodist Church, Wesley Street | 223 yd | |
| Pure Cocoa Fine Chocolates | 2A Commercial Road, Hazel Grove | 261 yd | |
| Napoli Cafe | Former, 2-3 Lyme Street | 323 yd | |
| Gnammy Italy | 157 London Road, Hazel Grove | 333 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | 117-119 London Road, Hazel Grove | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mee Thyme | 165 London Road, Hazel Grove | 333 yd | |
| Grove Ale House | 145 London Road, Hazel Grove | 333 yd | |
| The Horse & Jockey | Horse And Jockey, 201 London Road | 367 yd | |
| Flying Coach | 120 London Road, Hazel Grove | 368 yd | |
| Hazel Grove Bowling & Tennis Club | Hazel Grove Bowling And Tennis Club, Douglas Road | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Shomenoes | 115 London Road, Hazel Grove | 328 yd | |
| Halo | 109 London Road, Hazel Grove | 333 yd | |
| New York | 73 London Road, Hazel Grove | 345 yd | |
| Eastern Balti Chef | 177 London Road, Hazel Grove | 367 yd | |
| Gin Khao | 199 London Road, Hazel Grove | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Commercial Road | 85 yd | |
| Asda | 114 London Road, Hazel Grove | 407 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 1 London Road | 462 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Simon'S Catholic Primary School BOSDEN AVENUE | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Hazel Grove Bowling And Tennis Club Douglas Road | tennis courts | 417 yd |
| Green Lane Recreation Ground NEVILLE STREET | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Hazel Grove Cricket Club | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Body Fitnesse (Closed) Unit 15B Unit 15B Bramhall Moor Lane | health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Chester Road Playing Fields LONGMEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| St Stephens Primary School (Closed) Kingfisher Road | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Torkington Park AINTREE CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,078 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.